About Fish Trax™ Marketplace
Fish Trax™ Marketplace was developed through a collaborative effort of Advanced Research Corporation, Oregon State University, the Oregon Salmon Commission, and Ariel Seafoods. It is owned and operated by Fish Trax Systems, Inc., a private non-profit 501(c)(3). After paying operating costs, all revenue goes to support collaborative fishery research and marine conservation.
For more information, contact Fish Trax Systems, Inc. at support@fishtrax.org.
Board of Directors
Our Board features a diverse background in policy, science, and industry and is committed to building durable, thriving seafood communities.
Gil Sylvia
Gil Sylvia is Director of the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station (COMES), Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at Oregon State University, and Chairman of the Board of Fish Trax Systems, Inc. His research focuses on fishery management, policy, and seafood marketing.
Nancy Fitzpatrick
Nancy Fitzpatrick is Executive Director of the Oregon Salmon Commission and Oregon Albacore Commission. She has been involved with commercial fisheries since 1980 and serves as a delegate to international tuna management meetings.
David Krebs
When it comes to fishing the Gulf of Mexico, David Krebs has pretty much seen it all. He started fishing in 1969 at age 11 with the legendary Dewey Destin. In 1991, he founded Ariel Seafoods. A co-founder of FishTrax, David has served in fisheries policy positions with a long history of rewarding fishermen for their hard work.
Christina A. Mireles DeWitt
Christina A. Mireles DeWitt is director of the OSU Seafood Research and Education Center and an associate professor in Food Science & Technology, focusing on enhancing seafood quality, safety, and traceability.
Jeff Feldner
Jeff Feldner has been a commercial fisherman for over 40 years, operating out of Newport, OR. He sits on the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) and the Pacific Fishery Management Council.